Virginia Tech basketball: Five reasons the Hokies can make a run

Feb 14, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Matt Galloway (33) and guard Ahmed Hill (13) celebrate while leaving the court after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers 66-63 at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 18, 2017; Louisville, KY, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Robinson (5) and Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) scramble for a loose ball during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Ability to limit mistakes

The Hokies play great defense and only allow 15.7 free throw attempts per game. It marks as one of the top 25 fewest per game in the country, and in the ACC no team can allow free points to anyone. They record only 16.4 personal fouls per game which ranks #29 in the nation.

No player averages more than 2.5 turnovers per game allowing the team to take advantage of all possessions. Only one player averages more than 2.5 personal fouls per game. Their bench is deep, but when starters can stay out of foul trouble it helps the performance of the whole team.

Additionally, the team averages only 12.1 turnovers per game, a top 75 national statistic. The defense can be hit or miss at times based on who they’re playing. They have limited teams to under 65 points five times this season.

The ACC is an offensively driven league and the Hokies have been able to stay competitive thanks to having great fundamentals. The team’s basketball IQ has been able to take advantage of its opportunities. Additionally, they limit the other team from getting easy points and stay out of foul trouble throughout the game.

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